In an Example Reported in Your Text, a Man Was

question 138

Multiple Choice

In an example reported in your text, a man was trapped behind a refrigerator and nearly suffocated. Subsequently, he has a phobia of tight, enclosed spaces and is afraid to ride on small, crowded elevators. However, he has no fear of large, uncrowded elevator rides. The man's fear of small elevators is an example of ______, and his lack of fear toward large elevators is an example of _______.

• A)reconditioning; extinction
• B)stimulus generalization; extinction
• C)stimulus generalization; stimulus discrimination
• D)stimulus discrimination; extinction
• E)stimulus discrimination; stimulus generalization

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Definitions:

Organizational Culture

A system of shared values, beliefs, and behaviors that shape the social and psychological environment of a business.

Artifacts

Objects, tools, or items that are created by humans, often used to represent cultural or historical information about a society, group, or individual.

Personal Enactment

The process of personally interpreting and acting upon beliefs, values, and goals in one's life or career.

Anticipatory Socialization

The first socialization stage, which encompasses all of the learning that takes place prior to the newcomer’s first day on the job.